Painter Crew Chief - Facility Operations - City of Seattle : Job Details

Position Description

The City of Seattle is seeking an experienced and motivated Painter Crew Chief to join our team. This is a working supervisor position leading a small team that helps maintain City facilities including Seattle City Hall, Police precincts, Fire stations, Fleets Management garages and more.

ABOUT US

Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 450-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—coordinating logistics and emergency management and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness, and fairness for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and provide customer support, supervision, training, planning, organizing, materials support and assist in scheduling work for the crew.
• Assist crew in performing full scope of painting duties and conduct field evaluations of work projects to ensure work performed is in code compliance and meets department and customer expectations.
• Participate in developing/managing performance goals and metrics for the team; conduct annual performance reviews on each of the employees along with periodic feedback sessions; provide positive leadership and team building through clear and positive communication and accountability.
• Develop, implement and maintain a preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Conduct safety meetings, document attendance, discuss safety topics and other related issues.
• Provide design reviews of projects; inspect requests for work and interpret blueprints to develop needs for materials, equipment, labor and cost estimates; order, pick-up and deliver materials, equipment and supplies to jobsite.
• Coordinate work as needed between different trades and vendors. Provide training to employees on new techniques, material and equipment; maintain logs for required training; track facilities projects, tasks and documents; enter project data into the system accounting program.
• Provide support in writing and tracking contracts, request for proposals and purchase orders. Track maintenance/project budgets and send expenditure corrections to accounting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years journey-level painter experience and the ability to supervise the work of others.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)

License, Certification and Other Requirements

• Current Washington State driver's license
• Normal color vision is required

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• Five or more years of journey-level experience including prepping and painting interior sheet rock and exterior building surfaces.
• Completion of an accredited painting apprenticeship program.
• Proficient knowledge in MS Word, Excel and other MS Office applications; excellent written and oral communication skills; organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple projects and priorities, show initiative and use independent judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external clients.
• Supervisory or lead experience; ability to lead by example and foster a positive team work environment.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use of all tools, equipment, and material.
• Knowledgeable of safety practices and programs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position requires full-time onsite work with 4/10 or 9/80 schedule options.
• Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time
• Required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds
• May be required to handle or work with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Required to work near energized equipment
• May be required to work over water, on ladders, scaffolds or in confined/cramped spaces

Additional Information

This position is classified as a Classified Civil Service, regular, Full-Time. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $48.91 - $52.97 per hour.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Please submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Tentative Recruitment Dates:

1st Interview: November 21, 2024; conducted via Microsoft Teams

Working test: December 2-5, 2024. This test involves prepping and rolling paint, preparing mud and patching sheetrock and related tasks.

2nd Interview: December 9-10, 2024; conducted in person at Airport Way Center, 2203 Airport Way South, Seattle.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Pre-Employment Physical: Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.

Driving Record: A current, “FULL” driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with a driving history that do not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: